Senior Telecom OSS Database Administrator (DBA)

Senior Telecom OSS Database Administrator (DBA) 

Key Responsibilities 

Administer and support database platforms for telecom OSS applications across development, testing, staging, and production environments. 

Manage enterprise database technologies including: 

Oracle 

Informix 

Postgres/MySQL 

Additional relational database platforms as needed 

Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, migrations, backup/recovery, replication, and performance tuning activities. 

Support platform modernization initiatives involving migration from Solaris, HP-UX, and legacy Windows systems to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and modern Windows environments. 

Monitor and optimize database and platform performance for high-volume telecom operational systems. 

Collaborate with application, middleware, cloud, infrastructure, and network teams during transformation and migration programs. 

Support hybrid deployment environments spanning on-prem data centers, Azure, and AWS Outposts. 

Troubleshoot production issues involving database, middleware, storage, connectivity, and application platform layers. 

Support middleware and messaging integrations including: 

IBM MQ 

Tuxedo 

Participate in high-availability, disaster recovery, and resiliency planning for mission-critical OSS systems. 

Develop automation scripts and operational procedures to improve platform reliability and operational efficiency. 

Maintain technical documentation, support runbooks, and operational standards. 

Required Qualifications 

8+ years of experience supporting enterprise database and platform environments within large-scale distributed systems. 

Strong hands-on expertise with: 

Oracle Database Administration 

Informix Database Administration 

SQL performance tuning and optimization 

Experience supporting Unix/Linux environments including: 

Solaris 

HP-UX 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 

Working knowledge of Windows Server environments. 

Experience with middleware and messaging systems such as: 

IBM MQ 

Tuxedo 

Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, database, and application layers. 

Experience supporting mission-critical applications with 24x7 operational requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Telecom OSS/BSS domain experience supporting landline or TDM voice network environments. 

Understanding of telecom switching systems such as: 

4ESS 

5ESS 

Familiarity with TDM network operations, provisioning systems, inventory management, and service activation workflows. 

Exposure to legacy telecom communication frameworks such as Datakit and lib-e/G2. 

Experience with cloud migration and hybrid infrastructure deployment models. 

Knowledge of automation, scripting, and DevOps practices. 

ITIL process knowledge and operational support experience preferred. 

Leadership & Soft Skills 

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in complex distributed environments. 

Ability to coordinate effectively across infrastructure, application, middleware, and network teams. 

Excellent communication and documentation skills. 

Ability to manage multiple priorities within large-scale transformation initiatives. 

Strong ownership mindset with focus on reliability and operational excellence.